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UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: QQ38

English and Classical Studies

University of Bristol
Bristol, England
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3 yearsDuration
£28,200Per Year (Intl)
£26,000Avg. Graduate Salary
83%Satisfaction

Course Overview

The BA (Hons) English and Classical Studies at University of Bristol is a undergraduate programme designed for students passionate about bridging cultural boundaries. Based in Bristol, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 3-year full-time structure. Our joint honours English and Classical Studies degree combines investigation of the ancient Graeco-Roman world with the study of works from all periods of English literature, many of which reflect reanimate ancient texts and topics. Both halves of the course give you the opportunity to follow your own interests and particular enthusiasms through optional units, including Latin or Ancient Greek. You may also study ancient arts, such as epic or drama, alongside their more modern forms in literature written in English. International tuition fees are £28,200 per year, home/UK fees are £9,535 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 7.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 90% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £28,500 within three years, a 94% continuation rate, and 74% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Ancient Greek Literature and Culture
Latin Language and Texts
English Literature: Medieval to Renaissance
English Literature: Romanticism to Modernism
Classical Mythology and Reception
Drama: Ancient and Modern Traditions
English Literature: Contemporary Voices
Dissertation in English and Classical Studies
UCAS Code:QQ38
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

AAA - ABB

Standard offer: AAA. Contextual offer: ABB. Please visit: bristol.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/entry-requirements-qualifications/contextual-offers/ for more information about contextual offers.

International Baccalaureate

32 - 36 points

Standard offer: 36 points overall with 18 at Higher Level. Contextual offer: 32 points overall with 16 at Higher Level. Please visit: bristol.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/entry-requirements-qualifications/contextual-offers/ for more information about contextual offers.

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic7.57777

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£28,200

per year

Total Course Cost (3 years)£84,600

Home Student Fee

£9,535

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — University of Bristol

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£24,000£26,000£32,000
3 years£23,500£28,500£36,000
5 years£29,000£37,000£50,000

UK subject average: £26,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities

Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average

This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation Close to UK average salary
This course
£28,500
UK average
£26,000
Salary 5 years after graduation 42% above UK average salary
This course
£37,000
UK average
£26,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £8,500 from year 3 to year 5

Official Data

Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH19). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

62%Working
12%Studying
9%Work & Study
6%Seeking Work
64%Professional Jobs
Official Data

Graduate employment outcomes are sourced directly from Discover Uni for this specific course and provider. For full details, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

Student Satisfaction

Course-level data

National Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only

Teaching on my course
83%
Learning opportunities
77%
Assessment and feedback
73%
Academic support
96%
Organisation and management
92%
Learning resources
83%
Student voice
76%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
100%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Official Data

Source: This specific course at this provider

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About University of Bristol

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